Arccos Ambassador Ted Scott, caddie for PGA Tour Player Bubba Watson, uses the Arccos Rangefinder to chart he and Watson's strategy on Tour-caliber courses. But Scott, also a golf coach in his hometown of Lafayette, La., believes golfers of all handicap levels will benefit from customised, real-time data.
Can Arccos be used in competition?
Arccos Caddie can be used in competitions when rangefinders are allowed. To comply, the Arccos Caddie app must be toggled to “Tournament Mode,” which turns off the live display of elevation. To enable tournament mode, navigate to settings in the Arccos Caddie app.
Is the Arccos link worth it?
It functions perfectly, does exactly what it should, and frees you from your phone while you're on the course. While $99 might feel a little steep after making the investment in grips or sensors, if you golf a lot, this is well worth the investment in my mind for all of the information and stats it gives you.
Does Arccos give swing speed?
Game Analyzer: Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors (3rd Gen)
Or, you can affix the sensor to the club, like the Blast Golf dongle that connects to the shaft of the putter—where it measures swing tempo and consistency and compares it to players around the world.
Does Arccos give you a handicap?
Arccos uses Strokes Gained to calculate your handicap which we believe is a more accurate reflection. Strokes Gained takes into account pin positions and actual tee spot which USGA handicap does not.
21 related questions foundAre Arccos sensors legal?
STAMFORD, Conn., September 16, 2020 – Arccos – the pioneer of big data and artificial intelligence for golf – today announced its Arccos Caddie Link ultralight wearable is now permitted under the Rules of Golf, according to United States Golf Association (USGA) decision #2020-0305.
What data does Arccos give you?
What data do I get from Arccos? Arccos will tell you all your basic data: distances, gir, fairways hit, etc. It will also interpret your stats, with our tour analytics platform, giving you a handicap breakdown by different parts of your game (e.g. driving handicap, putting handicap, etc.)
Does Arccos Track club Speed?
We track the player through the phone's GPS and do not track the actual flight of the ball. We do not measure any type of swing analytics such as swing plane, attack angle, ball speed, swing speed, etc.
How does Arccos track distance?
Arccos uses sensors on the grip to determine shot distances, location and accuracy to produce stats in all phases of the game much like what is seen in the PGA Tour's ShotLink data.
Does Arccos work with Garmin?
The only difference between the two is Arccos has a built-in GPS system so you can track the distances of your shots to the holes. The only way to get the GPS function on the Garmin Approach is to pair it with the Garmin watch.
Does Arccos use Bluetooth?
Yes, as all your shots are now recorded by Arccos Caddie Link you will be able to play music on your smart phone or via a Bluetooth speaker.
Does Arccos work with Apple Watch?
When you are ready to start your round, open the Arccos Caddie app on your phone and on your Apple Watch then select shot tracking with the watch. Arccos Caddie for Apple Watch syncs with smart sensors in your clubs so it knows exactly which club you are using.
Is Arccos Caddie legal?
In a ruling that Golf Digest states “expands the possibilities of how technology is used in competition,” USGA Decision Number 2017-0754 declares that Arccos Caddie is Permitted Under the Rules of Golf. Golf's first artificial intelligence platform, Arccos Caddie is free to all user of the Arccos Caddie app.
Can you use Arccos without a putter sensor?
Follow. Yes, using Arccos with clubs that do not have sensors attached would cause Arccos to miss shots and will reflect inaccurate information about your game. In order to record shots, at least 8 sensors plus a putter sensor must be paired.
What is Tournament Mode on Arccos?
Tournament mode disables certain features of Arccos Caddie that do not conform to the Rules of Golf. These include displays of elevation and Plays Like distances (which factor in elevation data). This can be activated via a simple toggle on the Player -> Settings tab.
How long do Arccos sensors last?
Follow. A significant technical breakthrough, Arccos Smart Sensors feature a permanent battery that is designed to last 2 years (or longer) without charging. The sensors come standard with a two-year warranty from the date of initial activation.
Can you take practice swings with Arccos?
Arccos will only pick up shots if your phone is in Bluetooth range, which can be anywhere from 0-20 feet. 2. Make sure to make clear strokes. It won't pick up practice swings because the sensor is advanced enough to know when you're actually hitting a ball as opposed to simulating it.
How does Arccos know how far you hit the ball?
The Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors or Smart Grips you installed on each club detect the impact of you hitting a golf ball. Each sensor has a unique transmitter inside of it paired to your phone, and clubs are paired as separate and unique devices. This allows the app to know which club was used when hitting a shot.
Does Arccos analyze your swing?
Some swing analyzers, like Arccos 360, act as both a rangefinder and swing analyzer.
How far do average golfers actually hit it?
Driving distance figures from the R&A and USGA's most recent Distance Report show that the average hit by an amateur male club golfer is 215 yards. Five handicaps and below average 240 yards, 6-12 handicaps average 220 yards, 13-20 handicaps average 204 yards and 21 and overs average 187 yards.
How do you calculate shots gained?
To calculate a full round of strokes gained data, each shot is simply added together to give an overall value for the round. This is more commonly broken down into the 4 key areas of golf; Tee Shots, Approaches, Short Game and Putting.
What is the average stroke improvement a user can anticipate using Cobra Connect powered by Arccos Caddie within one year of use?
Players using the Arccos Caddie shot tracking system for at least 15 rounds have seen an average improvement of almost 3 strokes over the course of one year.
Do you have to pay for Arccos Caddie?
No, the subscription version of Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors will not be released until early-2020. The 2nd Generation version, which is still widely available on our website and with key retail partners, is a non-subscription product and does not need an active subscription.
